This weekend I will begin a three-part series of messages leading up to the Super Bowl entitled: The Super Life. These messages are based on 1 Corinthians 12 & 13 (yes, go ahead and read 'em in advance!) and will explore faith as described by the Apostle Paul.
These two chapters of 1 Corinthians, in particular, deal with Paul's insistence that the church is the body of Christ, that each member of the body is endowed with spiritual gifts, and that there is a Spirit of "teamwork" and unity that should carry the church forward.
If Paul were alive today, I think he might use the analogy of a team to describe the church. And he might coach us in the following points:
Everyone who makes a confession of faith in Christ and "joins the team" should be engaged and active in practicing the faith. Everyone has a place on the team and should give his or her best effort (100%). No slackers!
No one should aspire to be a bench-warmer.
Everyone should show up to practice and give maximum effort. We have a super coach, the final score is not in doubt, and at the end of the day, we will be victorious because God has already won the victory.
I hope to see everyone in the Calvary arena the next three weekends leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. Calvary is a great team, but we can be even better if we stay focused on what God has already done and commit ourselves to serving, growing, and giving our very best.
These two chapters of 1 Corinthians, in particular, deal with Paul's insistence that the church is the body of Christ, that each member of the body is endowed with spiritual gifts, and that there is a Spirit of "teamwork" and unity that should carry the church forward.
If Paul were alive today, I think he might use the analogy of a team to describe the church. And he might coach us in the following points:
Everyone who makes a confession of faith in Christ and "joins the team" should be engaged and active in practicing the faith. Everyone has a place on the team and should give his or her best effort (100%). No slackers!
No one should aspire to be a bench-warmer.
Everyone should show up to practice and give maximum effort. We have a super coach, the final score is not in doubt, and at the end of the day, we will be victorious because God has already won the victory.
I hope to see everyone in the Calvary arena the next three weekends leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. Calvary is a great team, but we can be even better if we stay focused on what God has already done and commit ourselves to serving, growing, and giving our very best.
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